Democrats weigh future in Kansas after Thompson move
Kansas Democrats face a bruised outlook as Sally Thompson departs as state treasurer to join the U S Department of Agriculture, leaving Kathleen Sebelius as the lone statewide Democrat. Governor Bill Graves looms as likely to appoint a Republican successor, prompting debate over strategic campaigning and long term party rebuilding. John D. Montgomery
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Ansas
Sally Thompson
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Clinton
Thompson
Agriculture
Bill Graves
Washington
Kathleen Sebelius
Graves
Kansas
John D. Montgomery
Reader Forum Calls for Safer Crosswalk Awareness
A visually impaired writer urges drivers to respect crosswalk laws after two near misses at a Wal-Mart crosswalk. She shares training from the State School for the Blind in Topeka and stresses universal recognition of the white cane for pedestrian safety and vulnerable groups.
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State School For the Blind
Topeka
Wal-Mart
Lugar and Helms clash over ambition and principle
The piece argues Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana defies political slights to back William Weld for Mexico's ambassadorship, opposing Sen. Jesse Helms who blocks hearings. It condemns Helms as ineffective and praises Lugar's willingness to stand up to party leaders, while criticizing Clinton and Republicans over the line-item veto as petty politics.
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Richard Lugar
Indiana
Jimmy Stewart
George Bush
Dan Quayle
Lugar
U.S. Senate
Jesse Helms
Helms
Republican Caucus
William Weld
Mexico
Weld
Senate
Massachusetts
Agriculture Committee
North Carolina
Clinton
Sugar
Reagan
Bush
America
Beltway Road Rage Study Highlights D.C. Traffic Chaos
A press conference cites road rage factors from aggressive driving and modern culture. The Capital Beltway’s 60 miles of eight lane roads resemble a NASCAR start with speeds clashing at 77 mph or 7 mph, leaving rush hours nearly constant and life scheduled around traffic snarls.
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Mr. Hyde
Capital Beltway
Washington, D.C
Los Angeles
New York
Washington
Virginia
Maryland
Kansas
D.C
Driving tips and traffic tales from the Beltway era
A traveler offers humorous and cautionary notes on Washington DC area driving. The piece contrasts risky lane changes, aggressive accelerations at lights, and odd vehicle rights, with reflections on routes around Virginia and Missouri backgrounds, ending with a tense encounter on Backlick Road.
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Backlick Road
Doonesbury
Mallard Fillmore
Toray
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